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Book of Dreams: Serna Village kids get new shoes in time for winter rain and cold - Sacramento Bee

Posted: 23 Dec 2010 11:48 PM PST

For the first time in a long while, Valencia Swindell's children are wearing new shoes.

Semajjah, 5, has black slip-ons with sparkly stars on the front. Tommy, 2, sports Lightning McQueen sneakers.

"Oh, those are handsome, Tommy," Semajjah said.

In time for the winter months, Book of Dreams readers purchased new footwear for Swindell's youngsters and the other children from Serna Village at McClellan Park in North Highlands.

The children were having to be creative with their shoes, some wearing sandals over thick socks, and others reinforcing shoes with tape.

Swindell's kids had been wearing secondhand shoes for months. Last time she bought them, Swindell realized that Ahsharah, 8, was wearing a tattered pair that were two sizes too small.

Now, Ahsharah has a new pair of size-4 "Wizards of Waverly Place" sneakers that match her backpack.

"Some people complain about name brands," Swindell said. "But as long as kids have some shoes that are durable, that's a good thing."

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'Dear Santa...' Hinckley Elementary kids share holiday messages - Cleveland Plain Dealer

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 06:29 AM PST

Published: Friday, December 24, 2010, 9:35 AM

You can text, you can Facebook, you can Skype . . . nothing beats the tried-and-true letter to Santa Clause. Area schoolchildren proved as much as they shared some of their missives to the jolly old elf with us this week. Below are a few, but fret not, children — all of your letters reached their northern destination safely and on time.

From Carolyn Gerk's first-grade class, Hinckley Elementary:

Dear Santa,

How is Rudolph feeling How are you Santa? I try to be good I want Flying Shoes

Zach Pesarchink

Dear Santa,

How is Rudolph and how are you to Santa Claus? I have been nice to my mom and dad. Santa I want a DSIXL! I want an Ipod touch! I want a hockey stick!

Brock Bislen

Dear Santa,

Is it cold in the North Pole? How are your reindeer? I have been trying to be good this year. Can I please have a D.S. and a wii and a box of cranyons. Please? I'm going to ask my mom to lave carrots for your reindeer.

Aiden Magooldghon

Dear Santa,

How are you Santa Claus? How are your reindeer? I've been nice to my brothers Do you have a train?

Michael Mason

Dear Santa,

How do you fly around The world? How does Rudolph's nose glow? I am nice and good. Can you give GoGo Dog and Zoobles and bouncy shoes and in my stocking I want candy canes.

Maddie Miller

Dear Santa,

Is it cold in the North Pole? Is Rudolph fun with his red nose? I have been very nice. I want a Dsi.

Tyler Ponikvar

Dear Santa,

Is it cold in the North Pole? How are your reindeer? I have tried to be good May I have a Dsi and a remote control airplane and I'll leave you some cookies HoHoHo merrychristmas.

Dario Pheschzi

Dear Santa,

How are you doing? Is Mrs. Claus making you cookies? I think I am being nice! Can you please drop off an I pod Touch?

Kennedy Steinbacher

Dear Santa,

How are you feling? Are you good? Is Mrs. claus making any cookies? I'm trying to be good. May I have a new wii game? And some snowmen hats? I'll give you some yummy cookies.

Gabe Colbrunn

Dear Santa,

How are you doing? Is Mrs. Claus there? Dear Santa, are all the reindeer locked up? I was not naughty. I was nice! I want to get for Christmas a doll, and a DSI. I will get some cookies and milk for you! Happy Holidays.

Love,

Julia Graves

Dear Santa,

How is Rudolph? How is Mrs. Claus? May I please have DS wii zoobles? I will keep cookies for you and I will keep carrots and hot chocolate. Happy Holidays!

Ellen Fuller

Dear Santa,

Is it cold? Is Rudolph feeling good? I have been good! May I please have a DS? I will have your milk and cookies. Please don't fall off, my roof. I love you Happy Holidays.

Juliana Aadchiti

Dear Santa,

How is Rudolph? How are you doing? I have been good! May I have a DS and a surprise and a remote control plane? And I will leave some cookies and carrots for the reindeers.

Merry Christmas

Jason Yer

Dear Santa,

How are you doing today? Is Rudolph ok? I've been good to my mom and dad. I want new shoes and an Ipod Touch.

Grace Smith

Dear Santa,

What is the temperature up there? How do you go all around in one night? Can I have a DS and a computer? And Indiana Joes Legoes? I will leave milk and cookies for you. PS, Do not Fall off the roof!

Victor Beleske

From Alescia Hawkins's class:

Dear Santa,

How are you doing? I hope the elves and reindeers are ready for Christmas! I am looking forward to opening presents. For Christmas, I would like a LEGo! I hope you have a safe trip! Please make sure to try the Chocolate milk when you stop by.

Merry Christmas Santa Claus!

From Max

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Friday, December 24, 2010